Panasonic Projector PT-TW231RU User Manual

							Using Remote control
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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and Removing batteries
Open the cover
1  )  Install batteries and close the cover
2  ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of  
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installation. 
Setting Remote control  ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all th\
e projectors simultaneously or each 
projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector .
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
There are 7 different ID codes (ALL, Code 1~Code 6), the initial ID number is [ALL].
 
JSetting the ID number
  1)  
While holding down the  button, press the  button. The numb\
er of times you press 
the  button corresponds to the desired ID code number.
  2) The number of times to press the  button is as follows: 
      Code 1= Once, Code 2= Twice, Code 3= 3 times, Code 4= 4 times
      Code 5= 5 times, Code 6= 6 times
  3) The ID code is changed when the  button is released.
  4)   The ID code is reset to [ALL] (default) by pressing the  button \
and  button at the 
same time for 5 seconds or more.
Attention
If the  button is pressed 7 times or more, the ID code           \
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cannot be changed (the operation is invalid).
The status of the ID code is not stored after replacing batteries
 
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Note
For details, please refer to the [Remote control] of the [Setting] menu.\
  
 
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MENU button
IMAGE button 
						

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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods.\
 To set the desired method in the projector.
 
JMounting on the ceiling and 
 
projecting forward 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JMounting on the ceiling and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting forward
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector in a location where screen exposure to outside light, light from light fixtures 
 
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or other light is at a minimum. Also draw the curtains, close blinds and turn off light fixtures. 
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left. Use under such conditions could result in equipment 
 
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damage.
The projector must be installed so that its inclination to the horizontal plane is ±20° or less. 
 
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Installing the projector at an inclination that exceeds 20° may reduce product life or                                                                                                                                                
 
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result in malfunction.
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceilin\
g mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: for high 
ceiling, ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), and the optional projector mount base ET-PKT100B.
Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector.
 
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Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket when you \
install the bracket and the projector. 
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Attention
To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your 
 
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dealer or a qualified technician.
+20°
-20° 
						

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Getting Started
Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring 
to the diagram on the right 
and the figures of throwing 
distance. You can adjust the 
display size.
L
Screen L
SW
ScreenSH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L
Projection distance (m)
SH Height of the projection area (m)
SW Width of the projection area (m)
SD Diagonal length of the projection area (m)
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” (
 
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Projection distance
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection size
For 16:10 aspect ratio For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD) Projection distance
1.52 m(60") 0.64 m(2.09') 0.73 m(2.38')0.65 m(2.15')
1.78 m(70") 0.75 m(2.46') 0.85 m(2.80')0.77 m(2.53')
2.03 m(80") 0.86 m(2.82') 0.98 m(3.21')0.89 m(2.90')
2.29 m(90") 0.97 m(3.19') 1.11 m(3.63')1.00 m(3.28')
2.54 m(100") 1.08 m(3.56') ------1.12 m(3.66')
2.79 m(110") 1.2 m(3.97') ------------
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen di\
mensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 16:10 aspect ratioFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH) = SD(m) × 0.530 = SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW) = SD(m) × 0.848 = SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Projection distance (L) = 0.44157 × SD(m) - 0.036768 = 0.49988 × SD(m) - 0.036768= 0.45386 × SD(m) - 0.036768
Note
Install the projector where the projection distance should be within 63.\
6cm and 120cm in order to keep the lens 
 
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performance. 
						

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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adjustable \
feet. 
Rotate the adjustable feet and tilt the projector to the proper height; \
to raise the projector, rotate the both feet 
clockwise.
To lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate the both\
 feet counterclockwise.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do n\
ot touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust 
 
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the front adjustable feet.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Screen” menu. (
 
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Æpage 49)
Note
Screw up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit.
 
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Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet: 43.5 mm (1.713")
Adjustable Feet 
						

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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. 
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Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. 
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If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  
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device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or wafture.   
 
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In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RG\
B (with TTL sync. Level) and 
 
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digital signal.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector.
 
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When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector , there is a possibility that the image  
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will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
For details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List o\
f compatible signals”. (
 
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Connecting example
Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-i\
n time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between 
 
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the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the 
 
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projector and the video deck.
Note
When using an HDMI cable, check that it is compliant with the HDMI stand\
ard. Using a cable that is not compliant with the 
 
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HDMI standard may result in problems such as the image cutting out or no\
t appearing.   
When connecting the 1080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with \
1080p signal.
This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI).
 
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For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”.   
 
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Æpage 73 to 76)
See “Network operation” in the instruction manual on the supplied \
CD-ROM for the details of wired LAN communication 
 
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between the projector and the computer.
Computer Audio system
Control computer
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
Blue ray disk player with HDMI 
terminal 
						

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Power cord holder 
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AC power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector.
Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Pic\
ture (1) shown:
Attaching  
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Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamp to the projector by following th\
ese steps. 
Plug the power cord with the power cord holder to the projector as Pictu\
re (2) shown.
1  ) 
Push the clamp at the AC Power cord holder downward to secure it to the projector. It is correctly attached 
2  ) 
until you hear the "CLICK" sound. See Picture (3) for correct attachme\
nt.  
Basic Operation
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Picture (2) Picture (3)
Picture (1)
Bottom view 
						

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Basic Operation
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The  indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  indicator before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashing The power cord is unplugged.
RED Lit
The power cord is plugged.
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Flashing The projector cannot be turned on until the normal power-off processing for fan 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high.  And the  
indicator also blinks in red (
Æpage 61). The projector cannot be turned on until 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
GREEN Lit
Projecting.
Flashing The projector is in the Power management mode.
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator 
						

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Basic Operation
Complete peripheral connections (with a 
1  ) 
computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the 
projector.
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an 
2  ) 
AC outlet. The  indicator 
lights red. Open the lens cover.
Press the <
3  ) 
> button on the control panel or on 
the remote control. The  
indicator lights green and the cooling fans start 
to operate. The preparation display appears on 
the screen and the count down starts.
After the countdown, the input source that was 
4  ) 
selected the last time and the lamp power status 
icon appear on the screen.
If there is no signal input when start on the 
5  ) 
projector, or the current signal is missed while 
operating the projector, the Video/Computer 
selection window will be displayed on the screen, 
please move the pointer to input source desired 
by pressing the ▲▼ and the  button. 
And then follow the input signal guidance window 
to correct the signal and connection.
          If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN  
code input dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN 
code as instructed on the next page.
Note
When the [Direct on] function is set to [On], the projector 
 
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will be turned on automatically by connecting the AC 
power cord to an AC outlet.
When the [Logo select] function is set to [Off], the logo 
 
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will not be shown on the screen (
Æpage 53).
When [Countdown off] or [Off] is selected in the [Display] 
 
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function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (
Æpage 53).
 When the [Input search] function is set to [On 2], the 
 
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input signal will be searched automatically (
Æpage 52).
Turning On the Projector
(2)
(3)
(3)
Video/Computer selection
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Selected Input Source and Lamp power
Lamp power status
The preparation display will disappear 
after 30 seconds
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(3) 
						

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Basic Operation
Press ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to fix the 
number and move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. The number changes to 
. If you fixed an 
incorrect number, use the ◄ button to move the 
pointer to the number you want to correct, and then 
enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit 
number.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer 
to “Set”. Press the  button so that you can 
start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and 
the number ( 
) will turn red for a moment. Enter 
the correct PIN code all over again.
Note
If the PIN code number is not entered or wrong PIN code 
 
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number is entered within three minutes after the PIN 
code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off 
automatically.
The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
 
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Enter a PIN code
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon disappears, 
you can operate the projector.   
						

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Basic Operation
Press the <
1  ) > button on the control panel or on 
the remote control, and  Power off? appears on 
the screen.
Press the <
2  ) 
> button again to turn off the 
projector. The  indicator 
starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep 
running. At this time, you can unplug the AC 
power cord even if the fans are still running.
When the projector has cooled down enough, the 
3  ) 
 indicator stops blinking 
and you can turn on the projecto
r.
Note
Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is 
 
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cooled enough.
While the <
 
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ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator is blinking, 
the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot 
be turned on. Wait until the <
ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> 
indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again.
The projector can be turned on after the <
 
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ON(G)/
STANDBY(R)
> indicator turns red. The waiting time 
to restart will be shortened when the normal power-off 
processing for fan cooling is completed, compared with 
the time the AC power cord is immediately unplugged 
after the power-off.
 
JDirect Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall 
outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection 
without pressing the <
> button.
Note
When using the Direct Power Off function, you can 
 
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not restart the projector immediately after the power is 
disconnected. The lamp remains high temperature and 
needs to be cooled, so it sometimes takes longer time 
than usual for the lamp to light up again.
Turning Off the Projector
Power off?  disappears after 4 seconds.